Who to pair with Lauri and Keyonte?

[SoberasHotRod]

Both Laurie and Keyonte feel like #2 options. Find a legit #1 at either wing spot, any way you can.

I think if Keyonte gets to where I think he is capable, then a Lauri and Keyonte tandem would be fine. I still believe to be a contender you need a top 5 guy, which is mostly luck based to find that guy. I'm ok with just building a really good complementary team that is fun to watch.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Since I'm putting Kessler in my core, then my biggest needs for the other two positions are a secondary ball handler/play maker and a guy to guard the other team's best guards. They also both need to be able to space the floor.

Maybe Agbaji is good enough to be that perimeter defender, but then you are looking for a wing that can handle the ball and play make, and those guys are not easy to find.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Since I'm putting Kessler in my core, then my biggest needs for the other two positions are a secondary ball handler/play maker and a guy to guard the other team's best guards. They also both need to be able to space the floor.

Maybe Agbaji is good enough to be that perimeter defender, but then you are looking for a wing that can handle the ball and play make, and those guys are not easy to find.

Theoretically IQ could be that secondary ball handler, perimeter defender that I'm looking for. I've tried watching him a little more this season and for whatever reason his stats look better than the player I've watched.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If Kessler is the other guy you need 2 more shooters.

If it isnt Kessler and you got someone more dynamic who can kind of shoot it a bit, you have a bit more wiggle room in adding one shooter and one guy who can kind of shoot.

 

[str8line]

Kind of depends on the night. On a Friday night Elijah Craig or maybe Basil Hayden. On a Tuesday Samuel Adams pairs well with Lauri and Keyonte, or maybe Arthur Guiness.

 

[Agent#00]

Kevin Durant

 

[fishonjazz]

Since I'm putting Kessler in my core, then my biggest needs for the other two positions are a secondary ball handler/play maker and a guy to guard the other team's best guards. They also both need to be able to space the floor.

Maybe Agbaji is good enough to be that perimeter defender, but then you are looking for a wing that can handle the ball and play make, and those guys are not easy to find.

Jaylen Brown would fit the bill I think (or is he known as a poor ball handler?)

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Jaylen Brown would fit the bill I think (or is he known as a poor ball handler?)

very poor ballhandler

 

[fishonjazz]

very poor ballhandler

Ya I kinda thought he had that rep.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

We need a bigger wing who can create their own shot like a Paul George type player


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Jazz need a player with some size who can consistently create an advantage for himself off the dribble. It's the ever elusive long, athletic wing or guard with advanced ball skills. I like Keyonte and the skill set he has, but he doesn't consistently break a defense at this stage, and ultimately that's what the Jazz need.

 

[KqWIN]

I think Lauri is an average defender and Keyonte in his best outcomes will only be an average defender (but most likely below average). You need an elite defense and offense to be a contender. The other 3 players and coaching are going to have to do the heavy lifting on defense.

 

[HermanG]

I think Lauri is an average defender and Keyonte in his best outcomes will only be an average defender (but most likely below average). You need an elite defense and offense to be a contender. The other 3 players and coaching are going to have to do the heavy lifting on defense.

Thats just not true. A lot of good but not great defensive teams have won the chip. Denver being the latest.

Jokic is horrible on perimeter switches and Murray coasts on defense. Porter is pretty meh. Only Gordon and KCP are great, but even they arent DPOY level guys.